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For many teenagers, getting into college presents the biggest challenge they've ever faced. Worries over test scores, college rankings and family expectations can make the process overwhelming. Even though there are enough college slots for everyone who wants a diploma, the push toward elite schools and the number of students applying have changed the playing field, making students feel compelled to stand out. They'll apply to multiple colleges, take entrance exams repeatedly and fill their résumés with volunteer work to show themselves at their best.
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For many teenagers, getting into college presents the biggest challenge they've ever faced. Worries over test scores, college rankings and family expectations can make the process overwhelming. Even though there are enough college slots for everyone who wants a diploma, the push toward elite schools and the number of students applying have changed the playing field, making students feel compelled to stand out. They'll apply to multiple colleges, take entrance exams repeatedly and fill their résumés with volunteer work to show themselves at their best.
This story is the last in a multi-part series that will concluded this spring, as Star Tribune higher education reporter Mary Jane Smetanka and photographer Renee Jones Schneider followed four high school seniors through the process.
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